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A transitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that requires a direct object (e.g., to pick up [the phone]).
1. (colloquial) (to communicate)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. communiquer
I just want to get my view across about your decision.Je voudrais simplement communiquer mon point de vue concernant votre décision.
b. faire passer
Colin has trouble getting his ideas across in meetings.Colin a du mal à faire passer ses idées lors des réunions.
2. (to cross)
a. traverser
How long does it take to get across town?Combien de temps faut-il pour traverser la ville ?
An intransitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that does not require a direct object (e.g., to sit up).
3. (to cross)
a. traverser
This street seems pretty busy. Do you think we can get across?Cette rue semble assez animée. Tu penses qu’on peut traverser ?
a. passer
Are my ideas getting across well in this essay?Est-ce que mes idées passent bien dans cet essai ?
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